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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.37, 278.06 and 144.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.37, 278.06 and 144.69 is: 217.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.37 : 278.06 = 144.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.37/278.06 = 144.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.37x = 278.06 × 144.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.37x = 40,231.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,231.78/185.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.04

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